David Fenner
@_David_Fenner_
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Game Designer/3D artist/Writer/Composer Founder @play_me_studio. Now working on The Simulation with @blumhousegames https://t.co/4DuHyTeYeK
Santiago, Chile
Joined April 2009
I'd like to tell you about an ambitious independent videogame that has been quietly in development since late 2021. It began as a daring experiment: Original mechanics, a horror story, unique visuals... all of it with different, interesting layers that communicated with each
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A never-before-seen horror game is the only evidence found at a crime scene. As a retired game designer hired to investigate the case, you find a hidden mode that plunges you into a rabbit hole of...
We've been too focused making the game for maybe too long. So I feel guilty that we didn't go by the book with the "Hey you have to spend 90% of your time to market your indie game since forever!" rule since 2021. So forgive me if I start a sharing spree.
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I really can't stand windows anymore. Anyone, help, which is the most straightforward linux for game dev (Unity, Unreal, Blender, Adobe, basically). I also use Ableton for music. HELP
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That dinner scene? It has two sides. One where only you, the player character, can walk. The other where you and the other player character can walk. The other player character may not like if you bring him to your side. Uhm... when we release the demo you'll understand.
We've been a bit silent, but the only reason is because we're simply too focused on making the best game we can make. The Simulation has been in development for more than 3 years. It demands everything. We'll start sharing more soon enough. The creative ambition is... immense
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I don't like that people can't have nuanced opinions about Valve. - Yes, it is a great company. - Yes, Steam is great and competition is mostly sub-par. - Yes, they do interesting stuff and did awesome games (maybe still do) ----- - No, they don't need PC 30% of games to
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Sharing spree continues until we hit the publish button. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE FIRST TRAILERS #screenshotsaturday
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Proud to share the second trailer of our next game; The Mound. Wishlist now! https://t.co/qLmCM4qFc4
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Film has always been collaborative. It's always been about different talents coming together and us appreciating the mastery of others in very specific aspects. The most horrible thing about AI is how it isolates us and convinces us we don't need others or the struggle that comes
This is an AI-generated film. It is better than 99% of the short films I've ever seen. (It is better than 99.999% of AI generated films I've seen.) Every AI tool in it was (masterfully) used by creator Simon Meyer. But before we scream about robots destroying art let's
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SFX time! We develop all sound internally. For us, sound and music is incredibly important. For this experiment, some of our team members tried different things for an absorbtion effect. Catalina's scream/whisper won (for now)!!
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3D Artist known as shortPants_vfx created a creative depiction of doomscrolling with cool VFX made with Blender and After Effects. The artist also shared a tutorial: https://t.co/sDfWaMkb1e
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I really like this take. There is a certain type of game where I feel this "make addictive gameplay loop" focus is evolving games into glorified casinos. We are coming to a point where games themselves are disappearing to the background. A carrier for the casino. Example: in
Controversial #gamedev take, but I hate modern game design and the "gameplay loop" mentality. Too many developers nowadays focus on a gameplay loop like it's a mathematical formula for fun instead of just making something interesting and creative. Everything's repetitive now.
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Attrition warfare defines modern life We live in comfort but constant depletion. Our nervous systems evolved for short bursts of danger, not endless small frictions, and now we live inside systems designed to exploit that. We are wealthy but unhappy https://t.co/X7g7qlAPR4
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You think those are real boomers in the comments?
Again, it happened again. Opened Facebook and I saw this. I looked at the comments and they're just unsuspecting boomers congratulating the fake AI gen couple😂
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There is a real opportunity for a non-AI social media app. Both Instagram and X are invested in AI. They can't backtrack. A social media place that has strict AI controls - One that communicates directly with your camera for videos an photos. People would flock there.
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They might make it. I'm loving these clan trailers, and the combat honestly seems dope. As a huge fan of the original, I'm giving this a shot.
Today, we bring you a new glimpse into The Clan of Divas. Meet the Toreador characters of Seattle and see Phyre's seduction in action. https://t.co/t4sRAmHBei
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Wishlist The Simulation if you're looking for a completely original horror game.
We've been a bit silent, but the only reason is because we're simply too focused on making the best game we can make. The Simulation has been in development for more than 3 years. It demands everything. We'll start sharing more soon enough. The creative ambition is... immense
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Zelda Williams has made a statement asking people to stop sending her AI videos of her father, Robin Williams: “Stop believing I wanna see it or that I’ll understand, I don’t and I won’t. If you’re just trying to troll me, I’ve seen way worse, i’ll restrict and move on. But
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